Kunchacko Boban
Born: 1976-11-02 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Known For: Acting
Biography
Kunchacko Boban is a Malayalam actor and producer whose career has gracefully transitioned from romantic heartthrob to one of the industry’s most versatile leading men. Grandson of legendary filmmaker Kunchacko, he made his debut in Aniyathipravu (1997), which became a blockbuster and earned him the tag of the “Chocolate boy” of Malayalam cinema. Throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s, he cemented his image with hits like Niram (1999), Harikrishnans (1998), Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (2000), Swapnakoodu (2003), and Kasthooriman (2003), making him a favorite in youthful romances. After a brief break from acting, Kunchacko reinvented himself with more diverse and mature roles, starring in acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Traffic (2011), Seniors (2011), Ordinary (2012), How Old Are You (2014), Take Off (2017), Virus (2019), Anjaam Pathiraa (2020), Nayattu (2021), Pada (2022), Nna Thaan Case Kodu (2022) and 2018 (2023), India’s official entry to the Oscars. Over the years, he has evolved from youthful romances to thrillers, dramas, and character driven cinema, earning praise for his adaptability and dedication. Today, Kunchacko Boban is celebrated as one of Malayalam cinema’s most consistent and bankable actors, balancing mass appeal with meaningful cinema.
Filmography
2026
- Patriot as Michael Devassy
- Patriot Legends Hangout as Actor
- Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil as Sethu
- Bachelor Party D'eux
- Unmadham as CPO Shelly K
2025
- Officer on Duty as Harishankar
2024
- Grrr.. as Rejimon Nadar
- Bougainvillea as Royce Thomas
- Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hrudayahariyaya Pranayakadha as Kozhummal Rajeevan (Cameo)
2023
- Pakalum Paathiravum as Michael
- 2018 as Shaji Punnoose
- Padmini as Rameshan
- Chaaver as Ashokan
- Enthada Saji as Saint Rocky
2022
- Pearle Maaney Show as Self
- Nna Thaan Case Kodu as Kozhummal Rajeevan
- Ottu as Kichu
- Pada as Rakesh Kanhangad
- Ariyippu as Hareesh
2021
- Bheemante Vazhi as Sanju/Bheeman
- Nayattu as CPO Praveen Michael
- Nizhal as John Baby
- Mohan Kumar Fans as Krishnan Unni
2020
- Anjaam Pathiraa as Dr. Anwar Hussain
2019
- Virus as Dr. Suresh Rajan
- Allu Ramendran as Ramendran aka Allu Ramendran
- Praana
2018
- Shikkari Shambhu as Peelipose
- Kuttanadan Marpappa as John Paul
- Panchavarnathatha as MLA Kalesh
- DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix as Sajan Joseph IAS
- Johny Johny Yes Appa as Johny
- Mangalyam Thanthunanena as Roy
- Nayika Nayakan as Mentor
- Thattumpurath Achuthan as Achuthan
- Poomaram as Himself
2017
- Take Off as Shaheed
- Ramante Edanthottam as Raman Menon
- Varnyathil Aashanka as Kautta Sivan
2016
- Valleem Thetti Pulleem Thetti as Vinayan aka Prem Nazeer
- School Bus as SI Gopakumar
- Vettah as Melvin Philip
- Shajahanum Pareekuttiyum as Pranav Menon
- Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho as Ajaya Kumar/ Kochavva
2015
- Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal as Photographer
- Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi as Philipose John Varkey
- Jamnapyari as Vasoottan
- Madhura Naranga as Jeevan
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal as Thayyalkaran/ UK Karan/ Gulf Karan
- Rajamma @ Yahoo as Michel Rajamma
2014
- Konthayum Poonoolum as Krishnan
- Polytechnic as Pauly
- Cousins as Sam
- Law Point as Sathya Mohan
- How Old Are You as Rajeev
- Bhaiyya Bhaiyya as Babumom
2013
- Vishudhan as Fr. Sunny
- Pullipulikalum Aattinkuttiyum as Chakkattutharayil Gopan / Chakka Gopan
- 3 Dots as Vishnu
- Kadhaveedu as Raj Karthik
- Romans as Akash / Fr. Paul
- God For Sale as Prasannan nair
2012
- Poppins as Major Prathap Varma
- Mallu Singh as Ani
- Spanish Masala as Rahul
- 101 Weddings as Krishnankutty
- Ordinary as Eravi
2011
- Traffic as Dr. Abel Thariyan
- Sevenes as Shyam
- Seniors as Rex Immanuel
- Makeup Man as Self
- Three Kings as Raman Unni Raja
- Doctor Love as Vinayachandran
- Sandwich as Sai
- Race as Dr. Eby John
2010
- Mummy & Me as Rahul
- Four Friends as Surya
- Elsamma Enna Aankutty as Palunni
- Oridathoru Postman as Raghunandan
- Sakudumbam Shyamala as Akash
2009
- Gulumaal: The Escape as Ravi Varma
2006
- Kilukkam Kilukilukkam as Roy
2005
- Iruvattam Manavatti as Gautham
- Hridayathil Sookshikkan as Sreenath
- Junior Senior as Krishnakumar
- 5 Fingers
2004
- Jalolsavam as Aalakkal Chandran
2003
- Mullavalliyum Thenmavum as Shelly
- Swapnakoodu as Deepak Narayanan / Deepu
- Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam as Aniyankuttan
- Thillana Thillana as Vijay Varma
- Kasthooriman as Sajan Joseph Alukka
2002
- Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha as Aromalunni
- Kalyanaraman as Unni
- Snehithan as Joji / Anandan Namboodiri
2001
- Dhosth as Vijay
- Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka as Jayakanthan
2000
- Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam as Saji
- Ingane Oru Nilapakshi as Charly
- Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram as Chandrahasan
- Priyam as Benny
1999
- Niram as Aby
- Prem Poojari as Prem
- Chandamama as Unni
- Mazhavillu as Mahesh
1998
- Nakshatratharattu as Sunil
- Harikrishnans as Sudarshanan
- Mayilpeelikkavu as Manu / Krishnanunni
1997
- Aniyathipraavu as Sudhish Kumar
1981
- Dhanya as Child